James Walden

James Steven Walden passed away on November 12, 2013 at his home after a five-year battle with cancer. Jim was born May 9, 1954 in Webster City, Iowa to James O. Borland and Janet Fudge Borland and was later adopted by his stepfather Glenn Walden. In 1982 he married Sue Bartholomew of Sioux City, Iowa, and in 1984 their daughter Jill was born.

Jim graduated in 1972 from St. Johns High School in Bancroft, Iowa. In 1982 he received his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and in 1989 a Master's Degree in Library Sciences, both from the University of Iowa. Jim taught school in Atlantic, Amana, LeMars, Wilton, and retired from West High School in Iowa City, Iowa, in June, 2013. Jim also coached baseball in several schools, and was on the boys track coaching staff at Iowa City West High.

Jim had a wide variety of interests, including skiing, hiking, ice skating, bicycle and motorcycle riding. He had an extensive collection of non-fiction books, and appreciated music of all kinds.

Jim is survived by his daughter Jill Marie Willmore (Ben) of Iowa City, his mother Janet Walden of Waterloo, Iowa, brothers Jeffry Walden of Adel, and Joseph Walden (Elizabeth) of Louisville, Kentucky, sister Jacqueline Woock (Robert) of Tampa, Florida, several nieces and nephews, and friend Debra Golden of Iowa City. Preceding him in death were his grandmother, Beryl Fudge, his stepfather, and his ex-wife.

A Celebration of Life event will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on November 24, 2013 at his home at 312 Kimball Road in Iowa City. Parking assistance will be provided. Memorials may be directed to the boys track and/or library program at Iowa City West High School.

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James Walden

James Steven Walden passed away on November 12, 2013 at his home after a five-year battle with cancer.